I was itching to use Essie Go Overboard the other day but I didn’t want a boring creme manicure. Some simple nail art was definitely in order. Previously, I’ve only tried using a straw to create nail art once (you can see it here). I liked the way it turned out but for one reason or another hadn’t gotten around to trying it again.
For this manicure I did all my nails Go Overboard except my ring finger which I used Essie No Place Like Chrome as a base. After letting the nail polish completely dry I dipped a cocktail straw into the appropriate polish and applied it to the nail fairly haphazardly. I didn’t want this to be a uniform design.
Overall, I quite like the way this manicure turned out and apparently other people did as well! Even my bank teller couldn’t believe I did the design myself.
There are more swatches below the jump!
Alli
Katie
Nice job! I picked up some nice coffee stir straws a while back to use for this king of art. I have mine done up for Veterans Day today in blue, white, silver.
I feel like a bad person for not doing a Veteran’s Day manicure this year! Just never got around to it so I’m rocking just red nails.
Ooh, I’ve never seen a straw used quite like that before, I shall definitely be taking inspiration!
I’m so glad I could provide some inspiration
OMG this is soo cool and creative. I swear I love this blog!!!
Why thank you! That is quite the compliment
Reblogged this on wisdom, greatness, & a touch of glitter and commented:
a great fun manicure to wear with a basic dress!